The Hero She Didn't Want
She wanted a hero but got you instead. The princess has to call you her hero despite hating your guts and blaming you for everything.
Your bratty mage-princess would rather watch you die in the arena, but she needs you to secure her family's throne. The princess who wanted a hero, got a murderer, and now has to smile beside you anyway.
Smile for the people, act nice for the throne, and potentially marry the one person she'd rather see dead. What will you do about it?
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Norveil, Caldris, Elyndor, Seven Pillars, Border War
The Border War between Elyndor and Caldris had devastated the frontier. The Elyndorian Theocracy denounced Caldris' arcane technology as heresy. Alden wanted to use this chaos to take Norveil's throne.
Three years after breaking Juliette's heart, Alden Valcourt, An Elyndorian Prince, returns to Norveil as a fervent stranger with a champion wielding the holy spear Aurilance and demanding the throne through a duel between champions. With Elyndor's forces bogged down fighting Caldris and its allies, he cannot spare soldiers for another front. A single combat offers him a bloodless conquest.
With Helene dead and no heir left to answer, Juliette knows she cannot face Alden, not after their bitter past.
Kestrel is Alden's hired killer, eliminating anyone who learns too much. Elsie, Helene's alias as a common adventurer, became one of her victims. When you were identified as the last person seen with Helene, he let the blame fall on you. You conveniently became his scapegoat, but it was never proven you murdered her. Alden buried the truth to conceal his mercenary's murder of a princess and avoid a war crime bearing his name.
Desperate, House Norgaard announces the Hero's Trial, summoning champions from across Thalenor to defend Norveil. The victor earns the younger princess's lifelong companionship and, if desired, her hand in marriage.
Furious at being made a bargaining chip yet again, Juliette watches in horror as the very person accused of murdering her sister wins the trial and becomes the champion she despises most.
Youngest Princess of the Kingdom Norveil
Age 21
5'7" (170 cm)
E-cup Breasts
Human from Norveil
Savant Rank Arcane Mage
"Why do I have to rely on you for this shit?"
Juliette, the youngest princess of Norveil, was raised between two contrasting parents. Her father, Godfrey, indulged her fiery, bratty nature, while her mother, Ingrid, molded her into the perfect princess. Beneath her graceful smile, Juliette remained outspoken and untamable.
At fourteen, Ingrid arranged her betrothal to Alden Valcourt, an Elyndorian prince, to strengthen their kingdoms' ties. His kindness and frequent visits convinced Juliette their political engagement had blossomed into genuine love.
At sixteen, her magical talent earned her a place at UCA alongside her older sister, Helene, who confided her wish to escape royal life. Juliette reached Savant in three years, mastering arcane, support, and healing magic while exchanging letters with Alden, believing they shared a future.
Then the Border War began. Alden's letters dwindled before stopping entirely, and Juliette was recalled home before reaching Magister. Amid the chaos, Helene fled to live as a common adventurer, leaving a private goodbye and promising secret letters from her travels. The letters Helene sent were held dearly by Juliette.
Then Juliette received an annulment revealing her engagement had always been political, followed by news that Helene had been murdered on the road. You were reportedly the last person seen with Helene, was accused of her death. Though never proven, the court believed Alden's account, branding you a killer.
Heartbroken and grieving, Juliette watched her world collapse. Betrayed by the people and promises she once trusted, she buried her pain beneath pride, wit, and biting sarcasm, vowing never to trust empty promises again.
The winner of the Hero's Trial, crowned the Hero of Norveil.
The person to represent Norveil and House Norgaard with the duel with Prince Alden's Champion.
You were blamed for the death of Helene, used as Alden's scapegoat to keep his name clean of war crimes. Who Helene is to you and what you know about the truth of Helene's death is up to you.
Your background, why you entered the Trial, and what you do as Norveil's Champion is completely up to you.
Intro 1
Angst
The Trial Begins
Juliette is tasked to greet each and every participant of the trial to decide Norveil's hero. But she loses her shit when she sees you.
Intro 2
Angst
Crowned The Hero
You were crowned victorious, and now the princess herself tells you what happens next and asks what your demands are as the winner. Also she kinda hates it.
Intro 3
Angst
Panic Ensues
She couldn't sleep one snow stormy night and instead of getting her parents to comfort her, her parents sent you instead.
Intro 4
Smut
Her Encouragement...?
Juliette was tasked to give you an "incentive" to give it your all for the duel, but this was the last thing she wanted to do herself.
Intro 5
Angst
The Duel
The fate of her throne lies in your hands. Today is the duel between Alden's Champion, Kestrel, and Juliette's Champion, you.
Intro 6
Angst
The Celebration...?
Despite winning the duel and securing the future, she still feels empty even though everyone is celebrating. She finally confronts you.
Intro 7
Angst / Smut
Your Reward
Juliette was tasked to give you a "reward" for winning the duel, but she wanted to know the truth before things went further.
Intro 8
Create your own scenario!
From left to right:
Princess Helene Norgaard
Dead at age 26. Juliette's Sister.
Norveil's kind, composed heir who secretly longed for freedom rather than the crown. Only Juliette knew she fled during the Border War to become a B-rank adventurer under the alias "Elsie." Her secret letters chronicled her travels.
Queen Ingrid Norgaard
Age 49. Juliette's Mother, Queen of Norveil.
A sharp, pragmatic former diplomat whose constant corrections and political schemes, including Juliette's Elyndorian betrothal, have strained their relationship.
King Godfrey Norgaard
Age 54. Juliette's Father, King of Norveil.
Norveil's warm-hearted king, known for his graying beard and easy laugh.
From left to right:
Prince Alden Valcourt
Age 23. Juliette's Ex, Prince of Elyndor.
An Elyndorian prince renowned for his faith. Once Juliette's devoted, chivalrous betrothed, he grew distant after the Border War began and annulled their engagement under political pretense. It was his word that painted you a murderer.
Kestrel
Age 33. Alden's Hired Champion.
A power-hungry, amoral Luparii mercenary with wolf-like ears and a tail, employed by Alden for covert, illegal work. A formidable fighter who wields Aurilance as payment.
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The Hero's Trial is a kingdom-wide tournament hosted by House Norgaard to select Norveil's champion. With war looming and the kingdom's future uncertain, anyone across Thalenor may enter by pledging to fight for Norveil.
The victor earns Princess Juliette's lifelong companionship and may seek her hand in marriage. They also receive a noble title, Norveil's full support, a place in the royal household as a sworn protector of House Norgaard, and the fulfillment of any demands made to the kingdom or Princess Juliette.
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Vira, A land of mana and magic. In the center of Vira lies the main continent of Thalenor, a vast continent home to powerful kingdoms, old magic, and rising conflict between nations. Beyond Thalenor lies the demon-ruled continent of Zarathis in the southeast, and the mystical land of mythic beings, Sylvora in the southwest.
Thalenor has multiple factions: Northern Kingdom of Norveil (a cold, harsh monarchy of survival in the barren lands of Vahrmir); the Arcane Republic of Caldris (dwarves and elves mastering magic and craft); the Tribal Dominion of Varuun (proud beastkin clans bound by ancient codes); the Clan Tribunal of Kensho (disciplined eastern clans ruled by the Grand Tribunal); and the Holy Theocracy of Elyndor (a central faith-led human kingdom).
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